Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Spalding; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Porter, where your passion for hospitality will shine. In this role, you’ll support chefs by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with food prep, ensuring each dish is served fresh and on time. Enjoy a range of perks including shared tips, staff meals, and discounts across brands. With opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the hospitality industry. Be part of a vibrant team that values hard work and dedication, while having fun along the way!

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Annual staff party

Emotional support via Licensed Trade Charity

Power over your pay with Wagestream

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build rapport with team members.
• Knowledge of food safety best practices and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist in food preparation and ensure timely delivery of meals.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of allergen management

Job description

Join Our Team as a Kitchen Porter at Lounge

At Lounge, you'll be joining a team of real people who love real cooking — fresh, customer-led, and made with high-quality ingredients. As a Kitchen Porter, you'll ensure all kitchen cleaning and food preparation standards are top-notch, supporting our talented chefs to make sure every customer leaves happy.

Your Role:

• Support the Head Chef in daily operations of a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Help deliver freshly cooked food on time and on spec.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked.
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked.
• 50% discount on food across all three brands from day one.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata.
• Competitions and incentives, including trips with suppliers.
• Christmas and Boxing Day off.
• Annual staff party — Loungefest.
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity.
• Power over your pay with Wagestream.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for hospitality.
• Drive and resilience to overcome challenges.
• Good communication skills to build rapport and trust.
• Self-motivation to work efficiently with limited supervision under pressure.
• Knowledge of allergen management, kitchen essentials, and food safety best practices.

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